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GAA finds Pew report useful but limited
The Global Aquaculture Alliance says that the approach Pew Environmental Group-funded study on seafood ecolabels is useful, but limited.
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NZ plea to report fish dumping
New Zealand fishery officers are urging anyone who sees large numbers of fish floating at sea to call them as soon as possible.
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NewsUK chefs show support for local fishermen
In its first three months, an incredible 1,358 chefs and 136 UK fishing vessels signed up to Direct Seafood’s Coastal Fish campaign.
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NewsM&S refute eco-label study
UK retailer, M&S, has refuted a new study released today which puts them second to last in an eco-label performance table intended to rank environmentally-friendly farmed seafood.
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NewsDaikin announces refrigeration breakthrough
Daikin Reefer has unveiled new container refrigeration technology that is said to meet carrier and shipper demands for low energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while providing precise cooling performance for chilled and frozen cargoes.
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NewsGenetic markers help enforce regulations
New discoveries in marine forensics by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science will allow federal seafood agents to genetically test blue marlin to quickly and accurately determine their ocean of origin.
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NewsMainstream upgrade improves water quality
A $1.1m upgrade to Mainstream Canada''s Pacific National Processing facility has improved ocean water quality for residents of Tofino and for the West Coast of Vancouver Island, according to the company.
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NewsiMarine for data sharing launched
iMarine, a new information and data infrastructure initiative to support the sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources, kicked off last month in Italy.
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Asian Alliance joins ISSF
Asian Alliance International Co., Ltd. is the latest tuna processor to become a participant in the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation.
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NewsScallop fishery research project underway
A new industry-funded PhD research project is now underway at Bangor University to help improve understanding of the scallop fishery in the English Channel.
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Scots satisfied with EU/Norway outcome
Most of the key objectives were achieved for the Scottish fishing industry following the conclusion last week of the second round of EU/Norway talks to finalise catching opportunities for shared stocks.
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Final results: No ISA in BC salmon
The Government of Canada, in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, has completed testing all samples related to the suspected infectious salmon anaemia investigation in BC.
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Ireland launches new aquaculture licence templates
The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, has launched new aquaculture and companion foreshore licence templates.
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NewsEnviro organisations respond to EU fund
Environmental organisations have been issuing their responses to the European Commission’s proposal for a new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).
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New fund for EU fisheries
The European Commission has proposed a new fund for the EU''s maritime and fisheries policies for the period 2014-2020, called the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).
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NewsLion Capital acquires Cumbrian Seafoods
British chilled fish supplier Cumbrian Seafoods went into administration today and has been acquired by Lion Capital – owners of Young’s Seafood Ltd.
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UK fishermen trial GPS system
Trials show that new technology is allowing South West fishermen to continue to fish in their local area while protecting the marine habitats in Lyme Bay, UK, it was revealed last week.
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NSEC cod and haddock fisheries certified
The Norwegian Seafood Export Council (NSEC) has gained MSC certification for all Norwegian North East Arctic cod and haddock fisheries.
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WOC works with The Economist on World Oceans Summit
The Economist is organising the World Oceans Summit, which will bring together a program of over 200 global leaders from various sectors, including business, government, academia, international organisations and NGOs.
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RNLI lifeboat launched to fishing vessel
Ballycotton RNLI lifeboat was launched at 20.40 on Wednesday 30 November to an Irish registered fishing vessel taking on water approximately 20 miles south east of Ballycotton.
